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News archives for 2009
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Belize citrus industry threatened by disease
FreshPlaza on May 18, 2009The Ministry of Agriculture in Belize is taking steps to eradicate the citrus greening disease, which has been detected in northern, eastern and southern Belize. Citrus has been the major income earn...
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Canker a serious threat to citrus fruits
FreshPlaza on May 19, 2009Of all the agricultural pests and diseases that threaten citrus crops, citrus canker is one of the most devastating diseases. At present the world's citrus yield is 105 million tones per annum. Pakis...
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Citrus canker, greening seminar planned for June 5 in Fort Pierce (St. Lucie News Tribune)
Citrus canker, greening seminar planned for June 5 in Fort Pierce on May 21, 2009A citrus canker and citrus greening seminar is planned for June 5 at the UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center, 2199 S. Rock Road, Fort Pierce....
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Everglades deal extra sweet for US Sugar
The Mike Thomas Blog on May 21, 2009You have heard of citrus canker. But the bacterial disease known as “greening'' is even worse. Once it infects a tree, it slowly ruins the fruit and then kills the tree. And it is spreading rapidly, ...
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Tax boost sought on some types of fresh citrus (The Sarasota Herald-Tribune)
Tax boost sought on some types of fresh citrus on May 21, 2009The proposed 2009-10 Florida Department of Citrus budget includes a bigger effort on supermarket promotions, continued support for citrus greening research and grapefruit tweets. Yes, that is "tweets...
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Florida citrus growers seek change to quarantine
The Packer on May 22, 2009After the spread of the citrus canker disease, the USDA's Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service in 2006 prohibited Florida fresh shipments to other citrus-producing states such as California, Te...
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Executive Planner, updated May 22
TCPalm on May 22, 2009Reservation: (772) 462-1660; stlucie.ifas.ufl.edu/pdfs/citrus/Canker%20Greening%20Seminarpressrelease.pdf.Stuart/Martin Chamber of Commerce: Networking breakfast. The Factory Fitness & Performance, 3...
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Your views: Speaking their mind
Florida Today on May 22, 2009The man who spent millions of dollars of the people's hard-earned money in a futile attempt at eradicating citrus canker? His scientific approach was to just cut everything down. The man who now ride...
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Florida citrus growers seek change to quarantine
The Packer on May 22, 2009Florida citrus growers seek change to quarantineThe PackerAfter the spread of the citrus canker disease, the USDA's Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service in 2006 prohibited Florida fresh shipmen...
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Citrus Growers Take Big Picture Approach to Citrus Psyllid Control
Southeast AgNet on May 25, 2009by Gary – May 25th, 2009 Indian RIver citrus growers, like citrus growers all over Florida, continue to look for ways to effectively stop the spread of citrus psyllids, which cause the spread of gree...
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Special Sections: Florida Avocadoes Florida avocado growers worry ...
The Packer on May 29, 2009“The impending threat of laurel wilt disease bears a striking resemblance to citrus canker, which struck Florida orange and lime growers years ago, causing millions of dollars in damage,” he said. “H...
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Special Sections: Florida Avocadoes Florida avocado growers worry ...
The Packer on May 29, 2009Special Sections: Florida Avocadoes Florida avocado growers worry ...The Packer“The impending threat of laurel wilt disease bears a striking resemblance to citrus canker, which struck Florida orange ...
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Scientists fight Indonesia's citrus killer
ABC Online on May 29, 2009Scientists fight Indonesia's citrus killerABC OnlineCitrus greening, or huanglongbing as it is known in Asia, has spread rapidly in the past 10 years. Australia does not have the disease yet, but sci...
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Florida citrus meeting to tackle more than just greening
The Packer on June 1, 2009Fearing the spread of the citrus canker disease, the USDA in 2006 quarantined Florida-grown citrus from shipping to other citrus growing regions. Richey said citrus industry representatives recently ...
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Group to oversee Florida citrus disease research projects
The Packer on June 2, 2009According to a story in the Orlando Sentinel, the foundation will manage $16 million designated for more than 100 citrus disease research projects conducted by the Department of Citrus and the Florid...
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Group to oversee Florida citrus disease research projects
The Packer on June 2, 2009Group to oversee Florida citrus disease research projectsThe PackerAccording to a story in the Orlando Sentinel, the foundation will manage $16 million designated for more than 100 citrus disease res...
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Inspectors go door-to-door looking for citrus greening
Brownfield on June 3, 2009by Julie Harker Plant disease inspectors are going door to door in the Beaufort and Colleton County areas for the next several weeks looking for citrus plants infected with citrus greening disease. C...
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AU: Scientists fight Indonesia's citrus killer
FreshPlaza on June 3, 2009Citrus greening, or huanglongbing as it is known in Asia, has spread rapidly in the past 10 years. Australia does not have the disease yet, but scientists warn it could arrive if the insect that carr...
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Plant-disease inspectors to go door-to-door in Beaufort, Colleton area
Clemson University on June 3, 2009... Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Plant Protection and Quarantine inspectors from South Carolina and Florida will conduct the survey for citrus greening disease (Candidatus Liberibacter ...
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How To Fight Super Pests? Build Superbugs.
Alibaba News Channel on June 3, 2009The Asian Citrix Psyllid is a brown insect that spreads the most devastating citrus disease in the world. Just ask Florida's orange growing industry. A native of the border regions of Pakistan and In...
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How To Fight Super Pests? Build Superbugs.
Alibaba News Channel on June 3, 2009How To Fight Super Pests? Build Superbugs.Alibaba News ChannelThe Asian Citrix Psyllid is a brown insect that spreads the most devastating citrus disease in the world. Just ask Florida's orange growi...
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US may welcome back Argentina's lemons
The Packer on June 4, 2009With citrus canker and the black spot fungus primary disease concerns, the USDA said Argentina's lemons would have to be produced in accordance to a systems approach that would include requirements f...
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Fresno State may soon offer nursing doctorate
Fresno Bee on June 4, 2009The 17-member group would have authority to levy fees as high as 7 cents per citrus carton. AB 281, which now heads to the Senate, is aimed at preventing Huanglongbing, or "citrus greening," which is...
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US may welcome back Argentina's lemons
The Packer on June 4, 2009US may welcome back Argentina's lemonsThe PackerWith citrus canker and the black spot fungus primary disease concerns, the USDA said Argentina's lemons would have to be produced in accordance to a sy...
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Murphy Citrus Nursery: Growing Seedlings Far From The Citrus Belt
Southeast AgNet on June 6, 2009by Gary – June 6th, 2009 Several years ago when citrus canker changed the way citrus nursery trees would have to be produced, nurseryman Billy Murphy heard the call and focused his family nursery ope...
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Product Will Complement Copper in Citrus Canker Fight
Southeast AgNet on June 8, 2009by Dan – June 8th, 2009 Studies in Brazil and Florida have shown that the bactericide Firewall holds promise as a complement to copper for canker control in grapefruit groves. Registration is being s...
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Miami-Dade County residents line up to get their free trees
MiamiHerald.com on June 9, 2009A number of municipalities have embraced tree giveaways to replenish their canopy after citrus canker, urban development and hurricanes damaged thousands of trees in South Florida. All Miami-Dade sin...
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Florida joins forces with other states in fighting invasive plants ...
The News-Press on June 9, 2009Time is the most important thing," Bembry said, noting that if earlier action had been taken against citrus canker, for instance, the plant disease could have been more readily, and cheaply, stopped....
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HLB Likely in Florida Citrus Years Before 2005
Southeast AgNet on June 10, 2009by Dan – June 10th, 2009 HLB (citrus greening disease) was likely in Florida citrus groves years before being confirmed in 2005, University of Florida geneticist and plant breeder Fred Gmitter believ...
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Athena Biotechnologies, Inc. Awarded Grant to Study Microorganisms ...
Mass Media Distribution LLC on June 10, 2009The disease, known as Citrus Greening or HLB (huanglongbing), is believed to be caused by Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus.Citrus Greening was first discovered in Miami-Dade County in August of 2005...
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Export door opens for citrus and mangos to China (North Queensland Register)
Export door opens for citrus and mangos to China on June 16, 2009The emerging trade in Australian citrus and mangos to China is expected to grow after the Federal Government negotiated improved market access....
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Export door opens for citrus and mangos to China (Queensland Country Life)
Export door opens for citrus and mangos to China on June 16, 2009The emerging trade in Australian citrus and mangos to China is expected to grow after the Federal Government negotiated improved market access....
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Georgia Quarantine Helps Protect America's Citrus Crop
WCTV on June 17, 2009The disease is also known as Huanglongbing or HLB and is caused by the bacterial pathogen Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus. The disease was found on a lemon tree in Savannah. The quarantine means th...
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Australia can export more citrus to China
Teatro Naturale on June 17, 2009Mr Burke said he hoped the breakthrough would help growers in Emerald, Queensland whose businesses had been affected by the citrus canker outbreak in 2004. “Expanding trade market access is another w...
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Another new trade opportunity - more citrus exports to China ...
Webnewswire.com on June 17, 2009Another new trade opportunity - more citrus exports to China ...Webnewswire.comMr Burke said he hoped the breakthrough would help growers in Emerald, Queensland whose businesses had been affected by ...
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US: Georgia quarantine helps protect America's citrus crop
FreshPlaza on June 18, 2009The disease is also known as Huanglongbing or HLB and is caused by the bacterial pathogen Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus. The disease was found on a lemon tree in Savannah. The quarantine means th...
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Editorial: Don't cut APHIS funds
The Packer on June 19, 2009The same goes for citrus canker, greening and other destructive diseases. Without a fully funded APHIS prevention program, growers will sit back and cross their fingers that disaster doesn't strike. ...
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So Gardens Plants 1st Comercial Field Trials of Resistant Citrus Trees
Southeast AgNet on June 22, 2009Citrus greening disease or Huanglongbing (HLB) is considered to be the most serious disease of citrus trees in the world. HLB was first identified and confirmed in Florida in September 2005. Today, H...
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AUS: Disease threatening citrus
Food Week on June 23, 2009By foodweek Online @ 3:16 PM 0 Comments Manufacturing and Marketing - Primary Production The Australian citrus industry is taking serious precautions to prevent the spread of Citrus Greening Disease,...
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Concern over the 'swine flu' of fruit
The Full Story on June 23, 2009The Australian citrus industry is taking serious precautions to prevent the spread of Citrus Greening Disease, largely considered the 'swine flu' of the Global Citrus Industry. that kills and destroy...
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Scientists studying how to control or prevent citrus greening disease
The Packer on June 23, 2009Private and public researchers are investigating what is causing citrus greening disease, which is threatening US citrus trees. The Florida Citrus Production Research Advisory Council has renewed fun...
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Georgia Citrus Crop Under Federal Quarantine
Wisconsin Ag Connection on June 23, 2009The disease is also known as Huanglongbing or HLB and is caused by the bacterial pathogen Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus. The disease was found on a lemon tree in Savannah. The quarantine means th...
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Scientists studying how to control or prevent citrus greening disease
The Packer on June 23, 2009Scientists studying how to control or prevent citrus greening diseaseThe PackerPrivate and public researchers are investigating what is causing citrus greening disease, which is threatening US citrus...
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Georgia Citrus Crop Under Federal Quarantine
Wisconsin Ag Connection on June 23, 2009Georgia Citrus Crop Under Federal QuarantineWisconsin Ag ConnectionThe State of Georgia has been put under a federal quarantine to help prevent the spread of a devastating citrus disease. The quarant...
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“Fresh” Citrus Shipping Rule Expected From USDA at Anytime
Southeast AgNet on June 24, 2009Florida interests hope since USDA scientists confirm picked fruit cannot spread citrus canker, that USDA will again allow Florida fruit to be shipped to all states again. At least one recent article ...
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Florida Citrus Commission Gives Direction for “Research” Order
Southeast AgNet on June 24, 2009Among the actions, a vote to move forward on a federal research order that may eventually lead to other citrus producing states and importers paying into the industry's citrus disease research effort...
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Florida may once again be able to ship citrus with canker
Naples Daily News on June 25, 2009FreshinfoFlorida may once again be able to ship citrus with cankerNaples Daily NewsIn January 2006, the state abandoned a controversial citrus canker eradication program after the disease continued t...
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Growers take pest control into their own hands
Capital Press on June 25, 2009Growers take pest control into their own handsCapital Press (subscription)The pest has spread the deadly citrus disease Huanglongbing throughout Florida, decimating the citrus industry there. Both th...
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Assembly ag committee passes nursery bill
Capital Press on June 25, 2009Assembly ag committee passes nursery billCapital Press (subscription)The program would protect the state's nursery industry from citrus canker and Huanglongbing, among other diseases. Not all nursery...
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First Field Trials of Canker-Resistant Citrus Trees Planted
Wisconsin Ag Connection on June 25, 2009First Field Trials of Canker-Resistant Citrus Trees PlantedWisconsin Ag ConnectionCitrus greening disease or Huanglongbing (HLB) is considered to be the most serious disease of citrus trees in the wo...
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Florida Citrus Mutual Annual Conference Underway
Southeast AgNet on June 25, 2009Florida Citrus Mutual Annual Conference UnderwaySoutheast AgNet... labor issues, and the latest about the Citrus Commission's vote yesterday to pursue a federal research order to fund ongoing citrus ...
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Disease Shrinking Florida Orange Crop
FLEXNEWS on June 26, 2009Disease Shrinking Florida Orange CropFLEXNEWSGrowers are optimistic the industry can survive if they can control the psyllids and remove infected trees early enough to hang on until resistant trees a...
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US: First field trials of canker-resistant citrus trees planted
FreshPlaza on June 26, 2009US: First field trials of canker-resistant citrus trees plantedFreshPlazaCitrus greening disease or Huanglongbing (HLB) is considered to be the most serious disease of citrus trees in the world. HLB ...
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Despite challenges, citrus still a major economic engine in Florida
News-Sun on June 28, 2009"The spread of citrus greening, the most serious citrus disease on the planet, is putting our $9.3 billion industry and the 76000 jobs it creates at risk. ... and more »...
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Fresh produce industry opposes California senator's threat to cut ...
The Packer on June 29, 2009Fresh produce industry opposes California senator's threat to cut ...The Packer... Jarvis said, was a meeting in San Diego on eradicating the Asian citrus psyllid, the pest that can carry the bacteri...
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Florida confronts greening threat
Fruitnet.com on June 29, 2009Florida confronts greening threatFruitnet.com“The spread of citrus greening, the most serious citrus disease on the planet, is putting our US$9.3bn industry and the 76000 jobs it creates at risk,” he...
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Changing canker science
The Packer on June 29, 2009Changing canker scienceThe PackerJust how much has the science of citrus canker changed in two years? The answer to that question – as judged by federal authorities – will determine whether ...and mo...
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USDA set to open Fla. fruit shipping
Palm Beach Post on June 29, 2009USDA set to open Fla. fruit shippingPalm Beach PostFlorida is the only state known to have citrus canker, a bacterial disease that can cause lesions on fruit. An end to the required federal inspectio...
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Copy of USDA citrus shipping rule released
The Packer on June 29, 2009Copy of USDA citrus shipping rule releasedThe PackerThat rule was started after it quarantined the state's citrus from being shipped to other citrus producing regions because of the citrus canker dis...
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Top Stories Fresh produce industry opposes California senator's ...
The Packer on June 29, 2009Top Stories Fresh produce industry opposes California senator's ...The Packer... Jarvis said, was a meeting in San Diego on eradicating the Asian citrus psyllid, the pest that can carry the bacterial...
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Georgia quarantine helps protect citrus crop
Southeast Farm Press on June 29, 2009Georgia quarantine helps protect citrus cropSoutheast Farm PressThe disease is also known as Huanglongbing or HLB and is caused by the bacterial pathogen Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus. The diseas...
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Locals elected to Florida Citrus Mutual board
Tampa Tribune on June 29, 2009Locals elected to Florida Citrus Mutual boardTampa Tribune"The spread of citrus greening, the most serious citrus disease on the planet, is putting our $9.3 billion industry and the 76000 jobs it cre...
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Florida Renewable Fuel Start-Up Forms Strategic Partnership Which ...
Newswire Today on June 30, 2009Florida Renewable Fuel Start-Up Forms Strategic Partnership Which ...Newswire Today (press release)With tough times hitting Florida's farmers, from high fertilizer costs to citrus canker and citrus g...
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California citrus, avocado crop insurance program OK'd
The Packer on June 30, 2009California citrus, avocado crop insurance program OK'dThe Packer... currently under quarantine due to discoveries of the Asian citrus psyllid, a pest that can carry the bacterial citrus greening dise...
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USDA citrus shipping rule released
The Packer on June 30, 2009USDA citrus shipping rule releasedThe PackerConcern over the spread of the citrus canker disease prompted USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to block Florida fresh fruit shipments to ....
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USDA outlines Florida citus proposal
Fruitnet.com on July 1, 2009USDA outlines Florida citus proposalFruitnet.comThe USDA first put quarantine conditions in place during 2007 in response to the threat of citrus canker, with Florida the only US state with recorded ...
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Feds propose ending Florida's fresh citrus shipping ban
Tampabay.com on July 1, 2009Feds propose ending Florida's fresh citrus shipping banTampabay.comFlorida is the only state known to have citrus canker, a bacterial disease that can cause lesions on fruit. An end to federal inspec...
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USDA outlines Florida citrus proposal
Fruitnet.com on July 1, 2009USDA outlines Florida citrus proposalFruitnet.comThe USDA first put quarantine conditions in place during 2007 in response to the threat of citrus canker, with Florida the only US state with recorded...
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A juicy proposal
Brandon News and Tribune on July 2, 2009A juicy proposalBrandon News and TribuneFlorida is the only state known to have citrus canker, a bacterial disease that can cause lesions on fruit. An end to the required federal inspections could .....
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Top Stories Industry expresses concern about Florida citrus ...
The Packer on July 2, 2009Top Stories Industry expresses concern about Florida citrus ...The PackerConcern over the spread of citrus canker prompted USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to block Florida fresh fru...
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Countries collaborate to fight citrus psyllid
Capital Press on July 2, 2009Countries collaborate to fight citrus psyllidCapital Press (subscription)US and Mexican delegations meeting in San Diego recently to discuss eradication plans for the Asian Citrus Psyllid, welcomed t...
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Industry welcomes pilot insurance program for California citrus ...
The Packer on July 2, 2009Industry welcomes pilot insurance program for California citrus ...The Packer... due to discoveries of the Asian citrus psyllid, a pest that can carry the bacterial citrus greening disease, huanglong...
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Florida Citrus Packers elects officers
The Packer on July 2, 2009Florida Citrus Packers elects officersThe Packer... Fla., as the industry's “Man of the Year.” Gottwald received the group's John T. Lesley Award of Excellence for his work on the citrus canker disea...
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A juicy proposal
Tampa Tribune on July 2, 2009A juicy proposalTampa TribuneFlorida is the only state known to have citrus canker, a bacterial disease that can cause lesions on fruit. An end to the required federal inspections could ...and more&n...
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Countries collaborate to fight citrus psyllid
Capital Press on July 2, 2009US and Mexican delegations meeting in San Diego recently to discuss eradication plans for the Asian Citrus Psyllid , welcomed the addition of officials from...
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Industry welcomes pilot insurance program for California citrus ...
The Packer on July 2, 2009... due to discoveries of the Asian citrus psyllid, a pest that can carry the bacterial citrus greening disease , huanglongbing, also known as HLB. ... and more...
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USDA seeks approval to reopen shipping of citrus from Florida - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Sarasota Herald-Tribune on July 3, 2009USDA seeks approval to reopen shipping of citrus from FloridaSarasota Herald-TribuneFlorida is the only state known to have citrus canker, a bacterial disease that can cause lesions on fruit. An end ...
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US: Florida's citrus growers may soon ship fruit with canker
FreshPlaza on July 3, 2009FreshPlazaUS: Florida's citrus growers may soon ship fruit with cankerFreshPlazaAfter putting up a fight for years, growers may see one of those challenges go away next season. Florida's citrus growe...
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Susan Hoffman column
Sun newspapers on July 4, 2009Susan Hoffman columnSun newspapersSpeaking of citrus, it seems the federal government is considering letting Florida growers ship fruit with citrus canker out of the state. ...and more »...
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Canker and Fresh Citrus Science “Will Have A Global Effect”
Southeast AgNet on July 6, 2009Canker and Fresh Citrus Science “Will Have A Global Effect”Southeast AgNet... that these new rules are based upon will likely have a 'global effect' as other citrus producing countries with citrus ca...
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Pest threat puts citrus researchers on high alert
California Farm Bureau on July 7, 2009California Farm BureauPest threat puts citrus researchers on high alertCalifornia Farm BureauOfficials report traps in the six-square-mile quarantine area continue to catch psyllids. Located about 10...
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Important Funding for Florida Citrus - Vero Beach Press-Journal
Vero Beach Press-Journal on July 9, 2009CHRP provides necessary research funding to combat the devastation caused by citrus canker and greening. With the economy struggling in Florida we cannot ... and more »...
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Farm bill packed with earmarks passed
MiamiHerald.com on July 10, 2009... Laboratory in Canal Point; $2.49 million climate forecasting and $1.2 million for research into citrus canker greening at the University of Florida. ... and more »...
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New Citrus Canker Rules Announced
California Farmer on July 10, 2009The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has announced that it is proposing amendments to its citrus canker regulations to allow fruit from ......
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Farm bill nears House passage
Bradenton Herald on July 10, 2009... Service Laboratory in Canal Point; $2.49 million climate forecasting and $1.2 million for research into citrus canker greening at the University of Florida. and more »...
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Spyke's Tropical Nursery has good pickings for fruit trees
Sun-Sentinel.com on July 10, 2009When we started selling citrus again, every person that came in the door, I gave them the speech: " Citrus canker is still here. Your tree could get citrus ......
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US: Rooney's request for $43.6 million for citrus industry money ...
FreshPlaza on July 10, 2009Rooney said the money is needed to combat the devastation caused to the $9 billion a year industry in Florida by citrus canker and greening diseases. ... and more »...
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US: Important funding for Florida Citrus
FreshPlaza on July 10, 2009CHRP provides necessary research funding to combat the devastation caused by citrus canker and greening. With the economy struggling in Florida we cannot ... and more »...
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Pest threat puts citrus researchers on high alert
Central Valley Business Times on July 10, 2009Officials report traps in the six-square-mile quarantine area continue to catch psyllids . Located about 100 miles away from the current pest infestations, ......
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Canker affected farmers finally celebrate harvest
ABC Online on July 12, 2009Emerald producers had to plough in their entire crops in 2005 after the fungal disease citrus canker was found in the area. Horticulturist at 2PH farms ......
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AU: Canker affected farmers finally celebrate harvest
FreshPlaza on July 14, 2009Emerald producers had to plough in their entire crops in 2005 after the fungal disease citrus canker was found in the area. Horticulturist at 2PH farms ......
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In Venice, salad greens, Asian vegetables, stone fruit and muskmelons
Los Angeles Times on July 15, 2009... scientists in Yucatan discovered tiny insects called Asian citrus psyllids infected with greening -- the first time this bacterial disease, ......
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AUS: Citrus crops back after four years
Food Week on July 15, 2009Orchardists in the Emerald district had to plough in their entire crops in 2005 after the fungal disease citrus canker was found in the area. ... and more »...
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We Gotta Eat 'em to Save 'em
Miller-McCune.com on July 15, 2009... regional industries as well as grocery-store produce: the billion-dollar 1970 corn blight, the 1984 Florida citrus canker , and the wheat stem rust,...
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AU: Citrus crops back after four years
FreshPlaza on July 15, 2009Orchardists in the Emerald district had to plough in their entire crops in 2005 after the fungal disease citrus canker was found in the area. ... and more...
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AUS: Citrus crops back after four years
Food Week on July 15, 2009Orchardists in the Emerald district had to plough in their entire crops in 2005 after the fungal disease citrus canker was found in the area. ... and more...
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Joel Nelsen, California Citrus Mutual
The Packer on July 17, 200911:16 am Tom: California finds itself at a pivotal time in relation to fighting pests like HLB (citrus greening), citrus canker and more...
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CALS genomicists aim to save citrus from 'greening'
PhysOrg.com on July 17, 2009While the pathogen responsible is believed to be a variety of a bacterium called Candidatus Liberibacter , scientists have been unable to conclusively...
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Beyond citrus: We can grow plenty of Florida fruits that offer ...
Naples Daily News on July 17, 2009But the days of having your own citrus tree are in jeopardy due to the citrus greening disease , huanglongbing (HLB). This bacterial wilt disease will kill...
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Joel Nelsen, California Citrus Mutual
The Packer on July 17, 200911:16 am Tom: California finds itself at a pivotal time in relation to fighting pests like HLB (citrus greening), citrus canker and more...
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US: CALS genomicists aim to save citrus from 'greening'
FreshPlaza on July 20, 2009It has been a dismal two decades for the 450-year-old Florida citrus industry: On top of the constant pressure from hurricanes, a citrus canker epidemic...
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Bug Watch – Ag Pests Feel the Heat
Valley Voice on July 22, 2009Tulare County citrus growers are particularly worried about the spread of Asian citrus psyllid that can carry the dreaded citrus greening disease that has...
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PARC to develop technology to reduce post-harvest losses
Daily Times on July 22, 2009... Mandi Bahauddin, Phalia and Malkwal area should be made on priority basis to identify citrus disease with pragmatic plan to help farmers...
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PARC to develop technology to reduce post-harvest losses
Daily Times on July 22, 2009... Mandi Bahauddin, Phalia and Malkwal area should be made on priority basis to identify citrus disease with pragmatic plan to help farmers...
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Florida's citrus growers weather trying times
The Packer on July 28, 2009... 2006 and 2007 seasons, where groves reacted to previous years' hurricane damage as well as the spread of citrus canker disease, the 2009 season levels ... and more...
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Citrus psyllid, greening disease march on in Mexico
Capital Press on July 30, 2009The psyllid is a vector for Huanglongbing, also known as citrus greening disease , which kills citrus trees. Mexico's first Asian citrus psyllid infestation...
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Water and soil samples from The Acreage will be taken next week ...
Palm Beach Post on July 31, 2009As it turns out the sign refers to vehicles entering the groves having to go through a soapy wash to prevent the spread of citrus canker on the farm. ... and more...
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Counting Carbon in Highlands County
Florida Trend on July 31, 2009... carbon credits particularly as citrus, one of county's cornerstone crops, continues to fade after 20 years of losses from citrus canker and greening. ... and more...
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The War on Huanglongbing
NBC Los Angeles on July 31, 2009Just this week they identified the bugs as Asian citrus psyllids . A plant-sniffing dog working for the US Department of Agriculture found the bugs in an ... and more...
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USDA dog finds citrus pest in FedEx package
FreshPlaza on July 31, 2009State agriculture officials this week identified the bugs as Asian citrus psyllids . They found the bugs in an illegal FedEx shipment of curry leaves from ... and more...
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New pest discovery in Mexico
Fruitnet.com on July 31, 2009... with the news that an Asian citrus psyllid trapped in the Mexican city of El Cuyo has tested positive for Huanglongbing, or citrus greening disease...
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Deadly bugs found in curry leaves to NY from India
Zee News on July 31, 2009New York: A specially trained detection dog sniffed out deadly citrus bugs from a packet of curry leaves sent here from southern Indian city of Kochi. ... and more...
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Research moves forward for creating fish farms
Hometown News on July 31, 2009... FORT PIERCE - In recent years, large areas of land west of Fort Pierce used for agriculture, have become vacant or are unused because of citrus disease...
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Getting ready to garden in the city
Examiner.com on August 2, 2009For instance, the presence of citrus canker and citrus greening may discourage you from planting citrus trees. Now avocados – part of the laurel family...
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State drawing water from wells in The Acreage for testing
Sun-Sentinel.com on August 4, 2009As it turns out the sign refers to vehicles entering the groves having to go through a soapy wash to prevent the spread of citrus canker on the farm. ... and more...
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UC Riverside releases new citrus variety
Genetic Engineering News on August 4, 2009(press release) Used extensively to solve citrus disease problems and improve commercial varieties, the collection is one of the world's premier citrus germplasm ... and more...
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State dips into 50 water wells in the Acreage beginning today in ...
Palm Beach Post on August 4, 2009As it turns out the sign refers to vehicles entering the groves having to go through a soapy wash to prevent the spread of citrus canker on the farm. ... and more...
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US (FL): Disease affecting avocado trees likely to spread to Palm ...
FreshPlaza on August 5, 2009... expected to spread to other parts of South Florida, but it likely won't rival the citrus-canker uproar of recent years, plant specialists said Monday. ... and more...
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US: UC Riverside releases new citrus variety
FreshPlaza on August 5, 2009Used extensively to solve citrus disease problems and improve commercial varieties, the collection is one of the world's premier citrus germplasm ... and more...
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Citrus pests multiply, expand
Inland Empire News on August 6, 2009Meantime, the more destructive Asian citrus psyllid has reached Fresno. The citrus industry's most-feared insects were discovered at a FedEx cargo facility. ... and more...
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Infected citrus pest confirmed in California
AG Week on August 6, 2009It was the first time psyllids had been found in California north of San Diego and Imperial counties. No bugs trapped there have carried the disease. ... and more...
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Trendphonic Futures - Softs Market Recap
Inside Futures on August 7, 2009... than average which has been bullish for prices. In addition, growers battle the fatal citrus greening disease along with bacterial disease citrus canker . and more...
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Pest found in package had citrus disease
Post-Bulletin on August 7, 2009It was the first time psyllids have been found in California north of San Diego and Imperial counties, where they had migrated across the Mexican border. ... and more...
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[Company Profile] Pressure BioSciences
OneMedPlace on August 7, 2009The first study utilized PCT to extract a yield of double-stranded DNA from Citrus Huanglongbing , a serious bacterial disease that affects citrus groves ... and more...
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State sets fruit fly quarantines
Press-Enterprise on August 7, 2009Until this week, the citrus psyllids found in California have been disease-free. Lyle said the state learned Wednesday that a citrus psyllid found by ... and more...
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Sweet on citrus: Take care of your trees' common problems - The Times-Picayune
NOLA.com on August 8, 2009Control is difficult and involves protecting trees from the psyllids . This is best done by applying CoreTect tablets or Merit 2F in spring after the flowers...
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Officials want to know how pest got into Fresno
Merced Sun-Star on August 8, 2009This is the first time in California the citrus psyllid insect has tested positive for the disease, called huanglongbing , or citrus greening...
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2 types of fruit flies only latest threat to California crops
Press-Enterprise on August 8, 2009A pea-sized creature called the Asian citrus psyllid has been the most recent scare for farmers. Elsewhere it has carried huanglongbing disease, ... and more...
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California ag department gets tougher on Asian citrus psyllid
The Packer on August 10, 2009... were several psyllid nymphs - or larvae - one of which tested positive for huanglongbing . The disease, also known as HLB, is fatal to citrus trees. ... and more...
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Make sure fruit trees are a part of your garden
Nassau Guardian on August 11, 2009This nutritional spray will make your tree more sturdy, and helps to control citrus disease . Flowers: Cosmos, gaillardia, marigold, sweet william, verbena,...
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Hunt for citrus pest starts today
Central Valley Business Times on August 11, 2009Subsequent testing showed one of the insects tested positive for huanglongbing (HLB), a dangerous disease of citrus . CDFA crews are placing traps in a ... and more...
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Juice Rallies on Crop-Size Fears; Traders Put on Storm Watch
Wall Street Journal on August 12, 2009The fact that Florida continues to lose commercial bearing trees to citrus greening disease , urban development and producers getting out of the business in ... and more...
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Program would fight new diseases
Capital Press on August 13, 2009A citrus-disease bill should be a sure thing this year, barring any bad luck. Last year, with California in the earlier stages of a continuing ... and more...
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Crews use dogs, vacuums to hunt for psyllid
Capital Press on August 13, 2009Finding the pest, which can carry a devastating citrus disease so close to the heart of the state's citrus industry, wasn't unexpected, said Ted Batkin, ... and more...
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Florez a 'loose cannon'
Capital Press on August 13, 2009... the Florez "kill-the-department" bill, and appeared at an important citrus disease meeting in San Diego instead where other countries were represented...
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US: The pressure is on to eradicate deadly organism affecting ...
FreshPlaza on August 13, 2009Citrus Huanglongbing (HLB) – also known as “ citrus greening” - is a serious bacterial disease that is adversely affecting citrus groves worldwide. ... and more...
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Pest poses threat to Valley citrus
Visalia Times-Delta on August 13, 2009The pest was an Asian psyllid infected with the bacterial disease Huanglongbing otherwise known as citrus greening disease . The winged insect, a little ... and more...
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The Pressure is on to Eradicate Deadly Organism Affecting Citrus ...
innovations report on August 13, 2009The Pressure is on to Eradicate Deadly Organism Affecting Citrus ... innovations report ... “We are committed to working with plant pathologists in the US and abroad to help improve their understandi...
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US: Pest poses threat to Valley citrus
FreshPlaza on August 14, 2009The pest was an Asian psyllid infected with the bacterial disease Huanglongbing otherwise known as citrus greening disease . The winged insect, a little ... and more...
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2 types of fruit flies only latest threat to state crops
Ventura County Star on August 16, 2009Most recently, a pea-sized creature called the Asian citrus psyllid is what really scares farmers. Elsewhere it has carried Huanglongbing disease,...
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TV ad warns Californians about agricultural pests
Calgary on August 17, 2009The California Citrus Research Board plans a campaign directed at the east Indian community across the western US to warn that Asian citrus psyllids are ... and more...
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Creaming of the crops: '04 hurricanes pounded citrus industry
News Chief on August 17, 2009One of the longest-lasting effects of the 2004 hurricane season was citrus canker , a disease that was spread across Florida by the windswept rains of the...
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USDA advert warns of pest threat
Fruitnet.com on August 17, 2009... Research Board also set to run a campaign directed at the east Indian community across the western US warning that Asian citrus psyllids are drawn to curry. and more...
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Senator typical of ag detractors
Porterville Recorder on August 17, 2009... the Florez “kill the department” bill, and appeared at an important citrus disease meeting in San Diego instead where other countries were represented...
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Citrus greening disease challages American breakfast
Teatro Naturale on August 17, 2009... “We are committed to working with plant pathologists in the US and abroad to help improve their understanding of this very serious citrus disease...
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OJ Slides 8.5 pct on Private Florida Crop Forecast
FLEXNEWS on August 17, 2009Traders had expected the report's estimate to be below 150 million boxes due to fears that the fatal and contagious citrus greening disease has hit citrus...
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2 dogs sniff out ag diseases in Fresno County
Fresno Bee on August 17, 2009The psyllid is one of the most destructive pests in the citrus industry and has the potential to carry a fatal plant disease known as Huanglongbing ,...
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TV Ad Warns About Agricultural Pests
KCRA.com on August 17, 2009The California Citrus Research Board plans a campaign directed at the east Indian community across the western US to warn that Asian citrus psyllids are ... and more...
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Even healthy fruit could harbor pests
abc7.com on August 17, 2009Even healthy fruit could harbor pests abc7.com The California Citrus Research Board plans a campaign directed at the east Indian community across the western US to warn that Asian citrus psyllids are...
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Juicy topics: Annual Citrus Expo 2009 begins this week in Fort Myers
Naples Daily News on August 17, 2009Development pressure, citrus canker and hurricanes were already putting the squeeze on Florida's almost $10 billion citrus industry. ... and more...
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Dogs sniff out ag pests, diseases in Fresno Co.
Fresno Bee on August 17, 2009The psyllid is one of the most destructive pests in the citrus industry and has the potential to carry a fatal plant disease known as Huanglongbing ,...
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Juicy topics: Annual Citrus Expo 2009...
Naples Daily News on August 17, 2009Development pressure, citrus canker and hurricanes were already putting the squeeze on Florida's almost $10 billion citrus industry. ... and more...
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Creaming of the crops: '04 hurricanes...
News Chief on August 17, 2009One of the longest-lasting effects of the 2004 hurricane season was citrus canker , a disease that was spread across Florida by the windswept rains of the ... and more...
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OJ Slides 8.5 pct on Private Florida ...
FLEXNEWS on August 17, 2009Traders had expected the report's estimate to be below 150 million boxes due to fears that the fatal and contagious citrus greening disease has hit citrus...
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TV Ad Warns Californians About Agricultural Pests
Sci-Tech Today on August 18, 2009The California Citrus Research Board plans a campaign directed at the east Indian community across the western US to warn that Asian citrus psyllids are ... and more...
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Deadly citrus disease reaches Mexico, threatens California
FreshPlaza on August 18, 2009Citrus greening disease has infected six citrus trees on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, spread by an infestation of the Asian citrus psyllid . ... and more...
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UC Riverside releases new 'DaisySL' citrus variety
FreshPlaza on August 18, 2009... the Citrus Variety Collection consisting of two trees each with more than 1000 different citrus types used extensively to solve citrus disease problems...
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Citrus greening disease found in Mexico (California Farm Bureau Federation)
Citrus greening disease found in Mexico on August 18, 2009Discovery of citrus greening disease in Mexico has U.S. farmers and researchers filled with hope and fear. Hope that a cure for the disease may soon be found. Fear that an insect could carry the dise...
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Sniff dog Chelsea to be honored in Fr...
Fresno Business Journal on August 18, 2009... on hand to discuss the threat posed by the Asian citrus psyllid, which can carry a disease called Huanglongbing, also known as citrus greening disease...
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TV Ad Warns Californians About Agricu...
Sci-Tech Today on August 18, 2009The California Citrus Research Board plans a campaign directed at the east Indian community across the western US to warn that Asian citrus psyllids are ... and more...
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Deadly citrus disease reaches Mexico,...
FreshPlaza on August 18, 2009Leaders of California's $1.6-billion citrus industry said Monday that a disease that was killing orchards worldwide was now rooted in Mexico, ... and more...
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UC Riverside releases new 'DaisySL' c...
FreshPlaza on August 18, 2009... the Citrus Variety Collection consisting of two trees each with more than 1000 different citrus types used extensively to solve citrus disease problems...
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No Good News on Greening
The Ledger on August 18, 2009The survey released Tuesday asked growers to report their losses to greening and citrus canker , another bacterial disease that is not fatal but does weaken ... and more...
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California citrus industry honors can...
The Packer on August 19, 200919, no psyllids had been found in the traps, Hafner said. “HLB is a death sentence for a tree. There is no cure,” Severns said. “If Asian citrus psyllids ... and more...
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Rebel With A Cause May Yield Greening...
The Ledger on August 19, 2009At issue is controlling populations of citrus psyllids , a host for the greening bacteria and primary cause of the disease's spread...
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Mexico reports first HLB discovery
Fruitnet.com on August 19, 2009The first Mexican outbreak of Huanglongbing (HLB), the bacterial disease known as citrus greening, has been confirmed by the country's plant protection ... and more...
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Citrus disease worries Calif. growers
San Diego Union Tribune on August 19, 2009The diseased trees were located last month after the discovery of Asian citrus psyllids infected with huanglongbing , known by growers as HLB, Batkin said. ... and more...
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Lab will test for threat to citrus crop
Press-Enterprise on August 19, 2009Psyllids , which feed on budding citrus trees, then carry the disease from tree to tree. Greening has already taken root in Florida, prompting fears it could ... and more...
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California agriculture TV ads take ai...
San Francisco Chronicle on August 19, 2009The California Citrus Research Board plans a campaign directed at the east Indian community across the West to warn that Asian citrus psyllids are drawn to...
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Citrus disease worries Calif. growers (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Citrus disease worries Calif. growers on August 19, 2009The discovery of a pest-borne citrus disease in Mexico is heightening concerns among California citrus growers, who were already on alert because the insect that can carry it was found last year in s...
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State's citrus is in a fight against ... - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Sarasota Herald-Tribune on August 20, 2009... a University of Florida economist, along with state and federal officials asked growers to report their losses to greening and citrus canker , ... and more...
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Plant patrol: Sniffing thousands of p...
IdahoStatesman.com on August 21, 2009One of the dogs, Chelsea, a 2-year-old Labrador retriever, recently helped uncover about 10 Asian citrus psyllids on some curry leaves tucked inside a ... and more...
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School's samples show no threat in ca...
Merced Sun-Star on August 21, 2009As it turns out, the signs referred to citrus canker decontamination, referring to the soapy cleanse required for entry into the grove to prevent spread of ... and more...
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Soil, water samples at Acreage school...
Palm Beach Post on August 21, 2009As it turns out, the signs referred to citrus canker decontamination, referring to the soapy cleanse required for entry into the grove to prevent spread of...
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Samples at schools show no threat in ...
MiamiHerald.com on August 21, 2009As it turns out, the signs referred to citrus canker decontamination, referring to the soapy cleanse required for entry into the grove to prevent spread of...
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Pests star in USDA ad campaign
Capital Press subscription on August 21, 2009Pests star in USDA ad campaign Capital PressSeverns and other growers have seen what the psyllid and Huanglongbing has done to the Florida citrus industry and hope the ads will help the public realiz...
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Soil, water samples at Acreage school...
Palm Beach Post on August 21, 2009Grove managers have explained that the signs refer to a soapy wash vehicles must go through when they enter the farm to prevent the spread of citrus canker . ... and more...
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Pests star in USDA ad campaign
Capital Press on August 21, 2009Severns and other growers have seen what the psyllid and Huanglongbing has done to the Florida citrus industry and hope the ads will help the public realize...
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Senator typical of agriculture's detr...
Visalia Times-Delta on August 24, 2009... refused to attend a discussion group on the Florez "kill the department" bill, and appeared at an important citrus disease meeting in San Diego instead...
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Opinion: Senator typical of agricultu...
Visalia Times-Delta on August 24, 2009... refused to attend a discussion group on the Florez "kill the department" bill, and appeared at an important citrus disease meeting in San Diego instead. ... and more...
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Asian citrus psyllids found in Orange County (California Farm Bureau Federation)
Asian citrus psyllids found in Orange County on August 25, 2009For the first time an infestation of Asian citrus psyllids has been discovered north of San Diego and Imperial counties...
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Citrus pest found in Orange County
Press-Enterprise on August 25, 2009The aphid-like insect that feeds on the leaves of citrus trees can carry a disease, Huanglongbing, also known as citrus greening disease , that has ravaged ... and more...
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Bugs found in Orange County can carry...
Seal Beach Daily on August 25, 2009The Asian Citrus Psyllid can carry and transmit a tree killing disease: Huanglongbing or citrus greening disease . The bugs were spotted earlier this year in ... and more...
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3 Deadly Crops for Bees
Daily Green on August 25, 2009Much of the citrus crop in Florida has been subjected to a new disease called citrus greening, also called Huanglongbing or yellow dragon disease ,...
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Bad citrus pest found in new S. Calif...
IdahoStatesman.com on August 26, 2009Officials confirmed Tuesday that five Asian citrus psyllids were found on a backyard lemon tree in Santa Ana, 100 miles north of the US-Mexico border. ... and more...
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Peltzer - even minimal risk is unacce...
The Packer on August 26, 2009I have just been made aware of the APHIS proposal to amend its rules regarding movement of fruit from citrus canker quarantined areas, to allow shipment to...
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Devastating Citrus Pest Discovered In...
Food Manufacturing on August 26, 2009Officials confirmed Tuesday that five Asian citrus psyllids were found on a backyard lemon tree in Santa Ana, 100 miles (160 kilometers) north of the ... and more...
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NZ: Biosecurity basics on citrus
FreshPlaza on August 26, 2009The experience of a citrus canker outbreak in an area of Queensland provided some valuable lessons, she said. “Many hundreds of thousands of trees were ... and more...
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US (CA): Asian Citrus psyllids detect...
FreshPlaza on August 26, 2009Five Asian citrus psyllids have been detected in traps in Santa Ana, in Orange County. This is the first time the pest has been trapped north of San Diego ... and more...
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Further pest issues for California
Fruitnet.com on August 26, 2009The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has revealed that a new discovery of Asian citrus psyllids has been made in the State, ... and more...
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One bug quarantine lifted, another im...
San Diego Union Tribune on August 26, 2009Two species of the insect can can carry a disease known as huanglongbing , or HLB, that renders citrus crops inedible. This is the first time the psyllid has ... and more...
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Psyllids found in Orange County pose ...
Los Angeles Times on August 26, 2009Despite the discovery of the bug, California has so far escaped the feared citrus greening disease . That's because the psyllids that have established ... and more...
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Insect discovery elevates fears of pe...
Press-Enterprise on August 26, 2009The aphid-like insect that feeds on the leaves of citrus trees can carry Huanglongbing, also known as citrus greening disease , which has ravaged Florida's ... and more...
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Biosecurity basics on citrus
Gisborne Herald on August 26, 2009The experience of a citrus canker outbreak in an area of Queensland provided some valuable lessons, says Australian citrus expert Pat Barkley, ... and more...
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California ag authorities say dangerous citrus pest now found as far north as Los Angeles (The San Francisco Examiner)
California ag authorities say dangerous citrus pest now found as far north as Los Angeles on August 27, 2009LOS ANGELES — California agriculture authorities say a potentially devastating citrus pest has now been found in Los Angeles, farther north in the state than ever before...
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Dangerous citrus pest found in Los An...
Forbes on August 27, 2009Before that, no psyllids had been found in California outside of San Diego and Imperial counties, the two southernmost counties. ... and more...
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Asian citrus psyllid found in Los Ang...
TopNews United States on August 27, 2009A single Asian citrus psyllid was captured from a tree at a home in Los Angeles. This detention has led to a quarantine in which the agency will restrict ... and more...
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Citrus pest found in Los Angeles
Montgomery Advertiser on August 27, 2009LOS ANGELES -- California agriculture authorities said a potentially devastating citrus pest has now been found in Los Angeles, farther north in the state ... and more...
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Homeowners, check your citrus trees f...
Los Angeles Times on August 27, 2009For homeowners concerned about Asian citrus psyllids on their citrus trees, the state recommends careful inspection. It can take years for symptoms of the ... and more...
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Local Business Briefs - 08/27
Press-Enterprise on August 27, 2009Five Asian citrus psyllids found in Santa Ana were not infected with the disease fatal to citrus trees, the California Department of Food and Agriculture ... and more...
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Dog finds psyllids in Sacramento FedE...
Town Hall on August 28, 2009Psyllids are a carrier of huanlongbing, a deadly bacteria that has devastated citrus industries across China, Brazil and Florida, where 200000 acres of ... and more...
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Sniff dog finds citrus pest in Sacram...
Minneapolis Star Tribune on August 28, 2009Psyllids are a carrier of huanlongbing, a deadly bacteria that has devastated citrus industries across China, Brazil and Florida, where 200000 acres of ... and more...
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Ag officials quarantine California co...
Capital Press on August 28, 2009Psyllids can carry Huanglongbing, an incurable disease that has laid waste to Florida's $9.3 billion citrus industry and threatens California's $1.6 billion ... and more...
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Citrus disease threatens orange crops (Highland Community News)
Citrus disease threatens orange crops on August 28, 2009California citrus growers and scientists, gravely concerned by confirmation this week that the Asian citrus psyllid is making its way northward, are asking all Californians to be on the look out for ...
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Month after Fresno find, citrus pest ...
Fresno Business Journal on August 28, 2009The pest in Fresno was found to be carrying Huanglongbing, also known as citrus greening disease , which has wreaked havoc on citrus trees in Asia and ... and more...
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State declares insect quarantine for all of O.C. (Orange County Register)
State declares insect quarantine for all of O.C. on August 28, 2009Asian citrus psyllid can carry disease deadly to citrus trees...
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Dog finds worrisome bugs in Sacramento FedEx package (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Dog finds worrisome bugs in Sacramento FedEx package on August 29, 2009FRESNO, Calif. — Tests were under way Friday on at least 100 bugs that were found inside a FedEx package and can be carriers of a deadly citrus bacteria...
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Dangerous citrus pest found in Califo...
KRIS-TV on August 31, 2009Psyllids in Orange County tested negative for huanglongbing, also known as citrus greening disease, which spoils the flavor of the fruit and ultimately...
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Citrus disease threatens orange crops (Highland Community News)
Citrus disease threatens orange crops on August 31, 2009California citrus growers and scientists, gravely concerned by confirmation this week that the Asian citrus psyllid is making its way northward, are asking all Californians to be on the look out for ...
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US: Psyllids found at shipping depot
FreshPlaza on August 31, 2009Inspectors trapped the insects, sent them off to a lab, and were relieved to find that the group of psyllids were not carriers of a deadly citrus greening ... and more...
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Top Stories Dog detects more Asian ci...
The Packer on August 31, 2009The package, which contained curry leaves and guava, included juvenile and adult psyllids , according to inspectors. After trapping the psyllids ,...
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Citrus Canker Rule Comment Period End...
Southeast AgNet on August 31, 2009by Dan – August 31st, 2009 Today is the last chance for anyone to file comments with the US Department of Agriculture about its proposed new canker rule...
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Top Stories Dog detects more Asian citrus psyllids in California
The Packer on August 31, 2009... inspectors sent them to a laboratory which determined the bugs were not carriers of huanglongbing (HLB) or citrus greening disease...
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Citrus Canker Rule Comment Period Ends Today
Southeast AgNet on August 31, 2009by Dan – August 31st, 2009 Today is the last chance for anyone to file comments with the US Department of Agriculture about its proposed new canker rule...
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Pest attack comes on all fronts
Fruitnet.com on September 1, 2009Sacramento County officials said that a sniffer dog discovered at least 100 nymph and adult Asian citrus psyllids in the package, which was supposed to be...
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Dog detects more Asian citrus psyllid...
The Packer on September 1, 2009The package, which contained curry leaves and guava, included juvenile and adult psyllids , according to inspectors. After trapping the psyllids , ... and more...
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Asian citrus psyllids pop up in three...
California Farm Bureau on September 1, 2009During the past week, the California Department of Food and Agriculture announced that infestations of the Asian citrus psyllid had been found in Orange ... and more...
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Free ag, food safety publications ava...
The Packer on September 1, 2009Some of the most popular publications include Asian citrus psyllid and strawberry preservation, according to the news release. The site also provides links ... and more...
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Citrus Season Will Begin Under Old Ca...
Southeast AgNet on September 1, 2009by Dan – September 1st, 2009 In the wake of Monday's deadline for comments on the USDA's proposed new canker rule, Florida's fresh citrus industry is...
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Dog detects more Asian citrus psyllids in California
The Packer on September 1, 2009... inspectors sent them to a laboratory which determined the bugs were not carriers of huanglongbing (HLB) or citrus greening disease . ... and more...
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Asian citrus psyllids pop up in three new locations
California Farm Bureau on September 1, 2009Tests have not concluded whether the insects were carrying citrus greening disease . Sacramento County Agricultural Commissioner Frank Carl said his ... and more...
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Citrus Season Will Begin Under Old Canker Rule
Southeast AgNet on September 1, 2009by Dan – September 1st, 2009 In the wake of Monday's deadline for comments on the USDA's proposed new canker rule, Florida's fresh citrus industry is...
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California citrus threat
International Supermarket News on September 2, 2009The traps are of yellow cardboard lined with a sticky substance, which attacts the psyllids , as they look like new leaves. The industry in California is ... and more...
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Spread of citrus psyllid worries Vent...
Ventura County Star on September 2, 2009The company is on the lookout for the Asian psyllid insect. FILE — The Asian citrus psyllid is seen in this undated University of Florida photo provided by ... and more...
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Sniff dog finds citrus pest in Sacram...
The San Francisco Examiner on September 2, 2009Psyllids are a carrier of huanlongbing, a deadly bacteria that has devastated citrus industries across China, Brazil and Florida, where 200000 acres of ... and more...
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Tiny insects cause big headaches for ...
Boston Globe on September 2, 2009Despite today's technology, detecting the psyllids still comes down to a yellow cardboard flytrap lined with a sticky substance...
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Los Angeles County quarantined for citrus pest
Central Valley Business Times on September 2, 2009The Asian citrus psyllid can carry the disease huanglongbing , which kills citrus trees. Tests on the psyllids detected in Los Angeles County were negative ... and more...
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Spread of citrus psyllid worries Ventura County growers
Ventura County Star on September 2, 2009So far, none of the psyllids found in California have been infected with Huanglongbing, or citrus greening disease , an infection that first spoils the ... and more...
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Citrus disease threatens orange crops (Highland Community News)
Citrus disease threatens orange crops on September 2, 2009California citrus growers and scientists, gravely concerned by confirmation this week that the Asian citrus psyllid is making its way northward, are asking all Californians to be on the look out for ...
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Citrus disease threatens orange crops (Highland Community News)
Citrus disease threatens orange crops on September 3, 2009California citrus growers and scientists, gravely concerned by confirmation this week that the Asian citrus psyllid is making its way northward, are asking all Californians to be on the look out for ...
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US: Spread of citrus psyllid worries Ventura County growers
FreshPlaza on September 3, 2009The Asian citrus psyllid , an aphidlike insect that has already laid waste to nearly 20 percent of Florida's $9.3 billion orange crop, was found in San Diego ... and more...
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LA County quarantined to halt citrus pest's spread
The Southern Ledger on September 3, 2009California's Department of Food and Agriculture announced the quarantine on Wednesday, one week after discovering several dozen Asian citrus psyllids in Los ... and more...
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Expect a tough fight against HLB in California
The Packer on September 4, 2009That is, finding psyllids in the US didn't mean much in 2005 because citrus growers didn't know the extent of the plague they carried. ... and more...
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Szechuan Chef, Bellevue, Washington
Seattle Post Intelligencer on September 4, 2009Sichuan Pepper, which was actually the subject of an import ban to the United States until 2005 (for fear that it could carry citrus canker ) contains 3% of...
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IN THE GARDEN: Deadly citrus pest hits California
Santa Maria Times on September 4, 2009Adult Asian citrus psyllids are small (3 to 4 mm or 1/8 to 1/6 inch), brownish insects similar in size to an aphid. ... and more...
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Uninvited hitchhiker (The Temecula Valley News)
Uninvited hitchhiker on September 4, 2009A tiny disease-carrying insect is heading north. The Asian citrus psyllid can spread a devastating bacterial disease that goes by several names: citrus greening disease, a.k.a. huanglongbing or HLB. ...
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Citrus in peril (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Citrus in peril on September 6, 2009Across the more than 2,500 fragrant acres of organic citrus groves scattered around San Diego County, growers are anxiously on the lookout for a tiny insect that poses a gigantic threat...
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Citrus Low-Volume Sprays for Psyllid, HLB Control Addressed
Southeast AgNet on September 7, 2009by Dan – September 7th, 2009 Low-volume pesticide sprays to control the psyllid that spreads HLB, or citrus greening disease , have become very popular with...
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IN THE GARDEN: Deadly citrus pest hits California
Lompoc Record on September 8, 2009Adult Asian citrus psyllids are small (3 to 4 mm or 1/8 to 1/6 inch), brownish insects similar in size to an aphid...
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Asian Citrus Psyllid Treatment in LA
California Farmer on September 9, 2009The California Department of Food and Agriculture has scheduled treatment in the Echo Park section of Los Angeles for the Asian citrus psyllid pest on ... and more...
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Things that go bump in the night
Lake Wales News on September 9, 2009Visiting Argentina during the big citrus canker epidemic in Florida in the early 80s, I was staying at a riverside motel in a remote area of Corrientes...
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Asian citrus psyllid treatment in LA
FreshPlaza on September 9, 2009The California Department of Food and Agriculture has scheduled treatment in the Echo Park section of Los Angeles for the Asian citrus psyllid pest on ... and more...
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Sacto psyllids did not carry citrus disease
Fresno Business Journal on September 11, 2009Psyllids can carry huanlongbing, a deadly bacteria that has devastated citrus industries across China, Brazil and Florida, where 200000 acres of trees have ... and more...
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Sacramento psyllids test negative for HLB
The Packer on September 12, 2009The California citrus industry heaved another sign of relief after tests on Asian citrus psyllids and psyllid nymphs found in Sacramento were negative for...
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Inspectors step up survey for citrus pest
Yuma Sun on September 12, 2009The disease was detected this summer in six trees on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, but so far none of the psyllids trapped in the US has been found to carry...
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History From Our Files
Polk County Democrat on September 12, 2009... Frank Smith closing the road of Ward's Nursery in southeast Polk County after citrus canker was detected in young citrus trees from that nursery...
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Central Valley navel orange forecast up
Fresno Business Journal on September 14, 2009... citrus psyllid, a known carrier of a disease that has devastated citrus groves in Florida and Asia. The pests and the disease, called huanglongbing , ... and more...
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US (CA): Navel orange production forecast up
FreshPlaza on September 14, 2009This season's navel orange crop – most of which comes from the Central Valley – may not reach record proportions, but it is expected to be noticeably larger ... and more...
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Pest relief for Californian citrus
Fruitnet.com on September 14, 2009The threat of huanglongbing over California's citrus industry has momentarily subsided with the news that a batch of captured Asian citrus psyllids were not...
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Tiny disease-carrying insect is heading north with potential to ...
Valley News on September 15, 2009The Asian citrus psyllid can spread a devastating bacterial disease that goes by several names: citrus greening disease , aka huanglongbing or HLB...
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Top Stories California ag secretary has high hopes, long to-do list
The Packer on September 17, 2009The biggest threat facing the state is the presence of Asian citrus psyllids that are the carriers of citrus greening, a disease that is wreaking havoc on...
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USDA ISSUES ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR CITRUS GREENING AND ASIAN ...
Southeast AgNet on September 18, 2009Also known as huanglongbing , CG is one of the most serious citrus diseases in the world. The ACP is the primary insect vector that spreads CG from infected...
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At Home: New trees deserved new irrigation that could change with ...
Naples Daily News on September 18, 2009Eighteen of our 33 trees had Citrus Greening, a citrus disease detected in approximately 32 Florida counties as of August 2008...
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Polk Still No. 1 in New Census
The Ledger on September 18, 2009Before the citrus canker and citrus greening outbreaks within the past decade, many believed Hendry would eventually overtake Polk as Florida's citrus king. ... and more...
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Orange grove acreage holds steady
The News-Press on September 18, 2009While citrus canker and greening diseases contributed to the loss of 19918 acres, new plantings of 12155 acres offset that, the US Department of ... and more...
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Florida lost 1 pct of orange trees over year
Reuters India on September 18, 2009MIAMI, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Florida has about 1 percent fewer commercial orange trees than it did a year ago, the US Department of Agriculture ... and more...
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Florida's signature crop is down, but not out.
Palm Beach Post on September 18, 2009While citrus canker and greening diseases contributed to the loss of 19918 acres, new plantings of 12155 acres offset that, the US Department of ... and more...
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Florida citrus acreage holds steady
Palm Beach Post on September 18, 2009While citrus canker and greening diseases contributed to the loss of 19918 acres, new plantings of 12155 acres offset that, the US Department of ... and more...
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Florida loses 1 pct of orange trees -USDA
Reuters India on September 18, 2009MIAMI, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Florida has 64.99 million commercial orange trees, down about 1 percent from a year ago, the US Department of Agriculture said on ... and more...
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USDA seeks citrus greening comments
Southeast Farm Press on September 21, 2009Also known as huanglongbing , CG is one of the most serious citrus diseases in the world. The ACP is the primary insect vector that spreads CG from infected...
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US(FL): More citrus growers abandon groves
FreshPlaza on September 21, 2009Abandoned groves have become a major breeding ground for psyllids because the owners don't regularly spray any pesticides that keep insect populations down...
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Pressure BioSciences: A New Paradigm for Sample Processing
Seeking Alpha on September 21, 2009(blog) For example, citrus Huanglongbing (HLB) is a very serious bacterial disease that is adversely affecting citrus groves worldwide and HLB was discovered in ... and more...
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Florida citrus acreage continues to decline
The Packer on September 22, 2009Agriculture statisticians say the elimination and removal of trees infected by citrus canker and greening disease contributed to the gross loss of 19918...
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Florida's citrus production area falls
Fruitnet.com on September 23, 2009The 1.3 per cent drop is down to the elimination and removal of trees infected by citrus canker and citrus greening disease, according to agricultural ... and more...
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How do bacteria subvert healthy cells?
Gaea Times on September 24, 2009(blog) California's Department of Food and Agriculture announced the quarantine on Wednesday, one week after discovering several dozen Asian citrus psyllids in Los ... and more...
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Health authorities act to contain bacterial threat to citrus trees
WHNT on September 24, 2009(David Karp / For The Times) A month after the discovery of Asian citrus psyllids in Santa Ana and Echo Park, state and county plant health authorities are...
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Working to Increase the Food Supply in the Developing World
ScienceCareers.org on September 24, 2009He spent the summer after sophomore year of his undergraduate studies working at the US Department of Agriculture's fruit laboratory on a citrus disease...
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US: Health authorities act to contain bacterial threat to citrus trees
FreshPlaza on September 25, 2009A month after the discovery of Asian citrus psyllids in Santa Ana and Echo Park, state and county plant health authorities are scrambling to implement new...
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Agriculture: Ancient practice gets an ultramodern boost
Ocala on September 25, 2009It is feared citrus greening -- a bacterial disease that could be more damaging than the now-infamous citrus canker -- will spread beyond Florida to ... and more...
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US, others agree to fight citrus pest
RedOrbit on September 26, 2009Experts say the citrus psyllid is starting to populate Southern California, warning that it carries citrus greening disease, also called Huanglongbing, ... and more...
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Lead poisoning sickens 121 children living near battery plant in ...
Gaea Times on September 27, 2009(blog) California's Department of Food and Agriculture announced the quarantine on Wednesday, one week after discovering several dozen Asian citrus psyllids in Los ... and more...
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Lead poisoning sickens 121 children living near battery plant in eastern China
Gaea Times on September 27, 2009(blog) California's Department of Food and Agriculture announced the quarantine on Wednesday, one week after discovering several dozen Asian citrus psyllids in Los ... and more...
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US (CA): International effort launched to fight citrus disease threat
FreshPlaza on September 28, 2009Agricultural officials from the US, Mexico and other nations agree on a cross-border strategy to suppress the Asian citrus psyllid insect, which is starting...
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Why your citrus may be getting more expensive
WalletPop on September 29, 2009Psyllids are known carriers of a disease called citrus greening disease (Huanglongbing). The disease spoils the affected crop for consumption, ... and more...
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Sprays An Option For HLB; Still Best To Remove Citrus Trees
Southeast AgNet on September 29, 2009... tells why the sprays are OK for some, but says it's still best for most to remove infected trees. With either approach, he says, psyllids should be managed...
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Belize - Citrus Industry receives assistance for the Containment ...
ISRIA on September 29, 2009This money is aimed to assist the country's citrus industry in the containment of Citrus Greening Disease . The agreement calls for the execution of a one ... and more...
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Still a hell of a time in Pomona Valley
Amandala on September 29, 2009Growers additionally agreed to pay 8 cents per box for services to control the potentially devastating citrus greening disease . The new crop year starts on...
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Belize - Citrus Industry receives assistance for the Containment of Citrus ...
ISRIA on September 29, 2009This money is aimed to assist the country's citrus industry in the containment of Citrus Greening Disease . The agreement calls for the execution of a one ... and more...
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Plaquemines to spray citrus crop next week - The Times-Picayune
NOLA.com on September 30, 2009By Times-Picayune Staff Plaquemines Parish will spray its citrus crop next week in an effort to stem the spread of citrus greening disease , parish officials...
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US: Why your citrus may be getting more expensive
FreshPlaza on September 30, 2009Psyllids are known carriers of a disease called citrus greening disease (Huanglongbing). The disease spoils the affected crop for consumption,...
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Plaquemines to spray citrus crop next week (New Orleans Times-Picayune)
Plaquemines to spray citrus crop next week on September 30, 2009Plaquemines Parish will spray its citrus crop next week in an effort to stem the spread of citrus greening disease, parish officials have announced. Officials said the disease transmitted by an insec...
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Citrus Canker Rule Likely By Dec. 1; Old Rule Applies Now
Southeast AgNet on October 1, 2009by Dan – October 1st, 2009 In the first of these reports, Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks says indications are that a new citrus canker rule allowing...
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US (FL): Plaquemines to spray citrus crop next week
FreshPlaza on October 1, 2009Plaquemines Parish will spray its citrus crop next week in an effort to stem the spread of citrus greening disease , parish officials have announced...
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Political Notes: Knock, knock…
Business Tennessee on October 2, 2009... one ravaged by a citrus canker , jives with Kelley's “pattern of selling off acquisitions that cannot be used for exotic animal purposes.” Let's recap...
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Plaquemines Parish Citrus - The Times-Picayune
NOLA.com on October 6, 2009... for aerial treatment of citrus trees in Plaquemines Parish to prevent Citrus Greening Disease transmitted by an insect, the Asian Citrus Psyllid. ... and more...
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Citrus industry gears up for HLB
Western Farm Press on October 6, 2009The California Citrus Research Board (CRB) has mounted an aggressive, three-pronged campaign to repel the devastating citrus disease , Huanglongbing (HLB), ... and more...
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Brazil earmarks $1.18 bn to battle swine flu
Gaea Times on October 7, 2009(blog) California's Department of Food and Agriculture announced the quarantine on Wednesday, one week after discovering several dozen Asian citrus psyllids in Los ... and more...
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Aerial attack launched on Plaquemines citrus groves - The Times-Picayune
NOLA.com on October 7, 2009Symptoms of the citrus greening disease might not show for years, but eventually the entire infected tree will turn yellow and die. ... and more...
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Calif. citrus farmers fear tree-killing disease
News Channel 8 on October 8, 2009Calif. citrus farmers fear tree-killing disease News Channel 8 Dogs trained to sniff out the pest found packages of curry leaves with psyllids in FedEx packages this summer in Fresno and Sacramento. ...
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Daily Briefing: Thurs.
Mother Nature Network on October 8, 2009But it's not done yet: Psyllids are now showing up in California, the country's other major orange-producing state, where citrus is a $1.6 billion business...
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California citrus farmers fear tree-killing disease
Oakland Press on October 8, 2009Dogs trained to sniff out the pest found packages of curry leaves with psyllids in FedEx packages this summer in Fresno and Sacramento. ... and more...
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US citrus farmers fear tree-killing disease
Gainesville Sun on October 8, 2009Dogs trained to sniff out the pest found packages of curry leaves with psyllids in FedEx packages this summer in Fresno and Sacramento. ... and more...
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Citrus farmers fear tree disease
WAVY-TV on October 8, 2009The two states produced about 97 percent of the nation's 12 million tons of citrus during the fiscal year ending in June. The huanglongbing disease, which ... and more...
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Citrus farmers in California fear tree-killing disease
WRGB on October 8, 2009The psyllid, which can carry so-called citrus greening disease , was spotted in August in Los Angeles, about 160 miles away from the central California farms ... and more...
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Millions secured for citrus research
WPEC on October 8, 2009Deadly bugs and citrus canker have attacked our groves. Over the years, thousands and thousands of trees wiped out. Without this money, experts say things ... and more...
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Citrus farmers fear tree-killing disease
Mother Nature Network on October 8, 2009Dogs trained to sniff out the pest found packages of curry leaves with psyllids in FedEx packages this summer in Fresno and Sacramento. ... and more...
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Weather, disease decimate Florida citrus groves
WXEL on October 9, 2009But several analysts pin the blame on citrus greening, or yellow dragon disease , because it is believed to have started in China in the early 1900s. ... and more...
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Bullish Fla Orange Estimate Surprises Analysts, Rallies Market
EasyBourse.com on October 9, 2009Producers have had to destroy millions of trees because of citrus canker and citrus greening disease, putting downward pressure on total output. ... and more...
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There's no reason to make Fresno a vacation spot
Fresno Business Journal on October 9, 2009Dogs trained to sniff out the pest found packages of curry leaves with psyllids in FedEx packages this summer in Fresno and Sacramento. ... and more...
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Growers Get Good News in Crop Forecast (The Polk County Democrat)
Growers Get Good News in Crop Forecast on October 10, 2009Citrus growers from across the region gathered Friday morning at the scenic orange grove of Alturas grower Bob Stallings for the much anticipated announcement of the 2009-2010 citrus crop forecast...
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Florida's Citrus Forecast Not Looking Too Sour
The Jacksonville Observer on October 10, 2009... and 2005 hurricane season and the state's unsuccessful attempt to eradicate citrus canker , another industry foe, by burning tens of thousands of trees. ... and more...
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Calif. citrus farmers fear tree-killing disease
Tehran Times on October 10, 2009Dogs trained to sniff out the pest found packages of curry leaves with psyllids in FedEx packages this summer in Fresno and Sacramento. ... and more...
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Citrus pest bugs farmers in California
Dubuque Telegraph Herald on October 11, 2009The two states produced about 97 percent of the nation's 12 million tons of citrus during the fiscal year ending in June. The huanglongbing disease, which...
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California citrus farmers fear tree-killing disease
AG Week on October 11, 2009Dogs trained to sniff out the pest found packages of curry leaves with psyllids in FedEx packages this summer in Fresno and Sacramento. ... and more...
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Bullish Fla orange estimate surprises analysts, rallies market
FreshPlaza on October 12, 2009Producers have had to destroy millions of trees because of citrus canker and citrus greening disease, putting downward pressure on total output. ... and more...
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US: Citrus pest bugs farmers in California
FreshPlaza on October 12, 2009The two states produced about 97 percent of the nation's 12 million tons of citrus during the fiscal year ending in June. The huanglongbing disease, which...
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Citrus farmers build war chest to fight disease
California Farm Bureau on October 13, 2009The threat has become more ominous with discovery of psyllids in various urban areas in close proximity to the state's citrus growing regions, ... and more...
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Zebra chip, citrus greening conference slated in mcallen
Media Newswire on October 13, 2009(press release) “Both diseases are spread by related insects called psyllids and are caused by related bacteria,” he said. “Both are incurable and are causing or ... and more...
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Calif. citrus farmers fear tree-killing disease
Madison Daily Leader on October 13, 2009Dogs trained to sniff out the pest found packages of curry leaves with psyllids in FedEx packages this summer in Fresno and Sacramento. ... and more...
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Famines still a concern, could be bigger than ever
Clay Center Dispatch on October 13, 2009Beck discussed a whole range of plant diseases, including cedar apple rust, wheat rust, bacteria that causes fruit tree blights like citrus canker ,...
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Zebra chip, citrus greening conference slated in McAllen
Media Newswire on October 13, 2009(press release) “Both diseases are spread by related insects called psyllids and are caused by related bacteria,” he said. “Both are incurable and are causing or ... and more...
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Growers Get Good News in Crop Forecast (The Fort Meade Leader)
Growers Get Good News in Crop Forecast on October 14, 2009Citrus growers from across the region gathered Friday morning at the scenic orange grove of Alturas grower Bob Stallings for the much anticipated announcement of the 2009-2010 citrus crop forecast...
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Citrus farmers looking out for harmful insect
Daily Comet on October 14, 2009While the insect is not a major threat in and of itself, the psyllid does help the spread of citrus greening disease , a plant malady that prevents citrus ... and more...
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Zebra chip, citrus greening conference
Southwest Farm Press on October 14, 2009“Both diseases are spread by related insects called psyllids and are caused by related bacteria,” he said. “Both are incurable and are causing or ... and more...
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Growers Get Good News in Crop Forecast (The Polk County Democrat)
Growers Get Good News in Crop Forecast on October 14, 2009Citrus growers from across the region gathered Friday morning at the scenic orange grove of Alturas grower Bob Stallings for the much anticipated announcement of the 2009-2010 citrus crop forecast...
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US: Citrus farmers build war chest to fight disease
FreshPlaza on October 14, 2009... of citrus greening in Florida caused by a disease called huanglongbing, which is carried by the Asian citrus psyllid —an insect no bigger than an aphid. ... and more...
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Citrus growers build war chest to fight insect
Central Valley Business Times on October 14, 2009The threat has become more ominous with discovery of psyllids in various urban areas in close proximity to the state's citrus growing regions, ... and more...
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Governor relents on veto threat, calls special water session
Capital Press on October 16, 2009... will coordinate control measures to protect the state's $1.5 billion citrus industry from diseases such as citrus canker and Huanglongbing, ... and more...
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Citrus Scientist Shares Psyllid/HLB Disease Findings
Southeast AgNet on October 16, 2009by Dan – October 16th, 2009 Michael Rogers, one of the University of Florida scientists doing extensive work on psyllid control in the fight against citrus...
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AU: Californian citrus expert to head up conference speakers
FreshPlaza on October 19, 2009Industry expert Pat Barkley, Technical Advisor to Citrus Australia, will deliver an alarming insight into the impact of citrus canker and HLB in the US...
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Agriculture briefs
Santa Rosa Press Democrat on October 19, 2009And psyllids now are found in urban areas not far from the state's citrus growing regions, including Tulare County, where navel oranges alone are a $415...
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New Citrus Canker Rule To Go Into Effect Thursday
Southeast AgNet on October 20, 2009by Dan – October 20th, 2009 Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks confirms industry rumors that a new citrus canker rule will go into effect Thursday...
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New Canker Rule To Become Effective Thursday
Southeast AgNet on October 20, 2009by Dan – October 20th, 2009 Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks confirms industry rumors that a new citrus canker rule will go into effect Thursday...
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Tiny citrus critter requires big-time pest control
Merced Sun-Star on October 20, 2009County agriculture department dog teams in Fresno and Sacramento have discovered psyllids in packages at FedEx facilities. So far, no other psyllids have ... and more...
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US (CA): Tiny citrus critter requires big-time pest control
FreshPlaza on October 20, 2009County agriculture department dog teams in Fresno and Sacramento have discovered psyllids in packages at FedEx facilities. So far, no other psyllids have ... and more...
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Feared citrus pest found in San Luis
Yuma Sun on October 21, 2009Citrus greening disease has destroyed millions of acres of citrus plants around the world and is considered a serious threat to the citrus industry in the...
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Banned no more: Florida citrus now may be shipped to all states and US territories
Naples Daily News on October 22, 2009The ban has been in place since 2006 and was meant to curb the spread of citrus canker . Research now shows fresh fruit that has been disinfected isn't at ... and more...
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Canker Ban On Florida Citrus Lifted
Post Chronicle on October 22, 2009... to be sent to California, Texas and eight other states and territories that had been declared off limits in 2006 to prevent the spread of citrus canker . ... and more...
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IT'S OFFICIAL! USDA Amends Citrus Canker Regulations
Southeast AgNet on October 22, 2009Florida is the only state in the United States that is quarantined for citrus canker . APHIS' analysis of the new research on citrus canker concludes that ... and more...
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USDA ends ban on Florida citrus shipments
Brandon News and Tribune on October 22, 2009Citrus canker is not harmful to people or animals but affects all varieties of citrus trees, from sour oranges to tangerines. The bacteria create brown ... and more...
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US: Feared citrus pest found in San Luis
FreshPlaza on October 22, 2009The psyllid is of grave concern because it can carry the disease Huanglongbing , more commonly known as citrus greening, that is fatal to infected citrus...
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Scientists zero in on carriers of citrus plague
Central Valley Business Times on October 23, 2009Instead of studying DNA from infected citrus trees, they are studying DNA from the tiny insects called Asian citrus psyllids that test positive for the ... and more...
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US Test Detects Insect Carriers of Citrus Greening Disease
FLEXNEWS on October 23, 2009Assaying psyllids may provide a way to detect citrus greening disease up to two years before symptoms become apparent in afflicted plants, according to the ... and more...
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Test Detects Insect Carriers of Citrus Greening Disease (Agricultural Research Magazine)
Test Detects Insect Carriers of Citrus Greening Disease on October 23, 2009With their pleasing flavor, cheerful color, and health-imparting dose of vitamin C, it's not surprising that oranges are one of America's Top 10 favorite fruits...
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Finding value in undervalued commodities
MarketWatch on October 23, 2009In Florida, the juice is increasingly difficult to produce thanks to suburban sprawl and citrus greening disease , he said. "Lumber prices are near their...
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Florida citrus is cleared for travel
Brandon News and Tribune on October 23, 2009Citrus canker is not harmful to people or animals but affects all varieties of citrus trees, from sour oranges to tangerines. State and federal agriculture ... and more...
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Oranges can freely flow from Florida as ban ends - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Sarasota Herald-Tribune on October 23, 2009Word that the US Department of Agriculture lifted its ban aimed at preventing the spread of citrus canker means growers will be able to flex their muscles ... and more...
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Asian citrus psyllid found in Arizona
Western Farm Press on October 23, 2009Testing will also determine whether the insect carried Huanglongbing disease (HLB). HLB is a major threat to the US citrus industry...
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Commodities breakfast club sees price rises
Ninemsn on October 26, 2009"Once infected, there is no cure for a tree with citrus greening disease ," warns the US Department of Agriculture. New York's frozen concentrated orange ... and more...
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Breakfast commodity prices surge
Globe and Mail on October 26, 2009“Once infected, there is no cure for a tree with citrus greening disease ,” warns the US Department of Agriculture. New York's frozen concentrated orange ... and more...
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Breakfast club of commodities suffers price rises
Ninemsn on October 26, 2009"Once infected, there is no cure for a tree with citrus greening disease ," warns the US Department of Agriculture. New York's frozen concentrated orange ... and more...
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Higher prices on the menu for 'breakfast' commodities
Peninsula On-line on October 27, 2009“Once infected, there is no cure for a tree with citrus greening disease ,” warns the US Department of Agriculture. New York's frozen concentrated orange ... and more...
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Insects in Day of Dead altar decorations threaten citrus crops
Press-Enterprise on October 27, 2009... month to those traveling to and from Mexico that orange jasmine, also known as murraya, can harbor tiny insects that spread citrus greening disease . ... and more...
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Putnam Says He Opposes Most of Democrats' Health Care Reform Plans
The Ledger on October 27, 2009"This is the most turnout for a town hall meeting since we were spraying Malathion for citrus canker ," he said, appearing to lighten the tension among the ... and more...
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Border community reminded about prohibited plants
Yuma Sun on October 27, 2009However, muraya is a host plant for the Asian citrus psyllid, an insect that can carry citrus greening disease . The disease is fatal to infected citrus ... and more...
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Test detects insect carriers of citrus greening disease
Teatro Naturale on October 27, 2009Assaying psyllids may provide a way to detect citrus greening disease up to two years before symptoms become apparent in afflicted plants, according to the...
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Insects in Day of Dead altar decorations threaten citrus crops
FreshPlaza on October 27, 2009... month to those traveling to and from Mexico that orange jasmine, also known as murraya, can harbor tiny insects that spread citrus greening disease . ... and more...
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US: Scientists zero in on carriers of citrus plague
FreshPlaza on October 27, 2009Instead of studying DNA from infected citrus trees, they are studying DNA from the tiny insects called Asian citrus psyllids that test positive for the ... and more...
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US: Test Detects Insect Carriers of Citrus Greening Disease
FreshPlaza on October 28, 2009Assaying psyllids may provide a way to detect citrus greening disease up to two years before symptoms become apparent in afflicted plants, according to the...
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Breakfast in crisis
GulfNews on October 28, 2009"Once infected, there is no cure for a tree with citrus greening disease ," warns the US Department of Agriculture. New York's frozen concentrated orange...
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Orange Juice May Rise as Disease Strikes Florida
Bloomberg on October 28, 2009Greening is the most-damaging citrus disease in Brazil, the grower-run Fund for Citrus Plant Protection, or Fundecitrus, said on its Web Site. ... and more...
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Spread of citrus disease to revive juice prices
Agrimoney.com on October 29, 2009The hardships facing groves in Florida, America's biggest citrus producing state, are so severe that orange juice looks likely to revive its rally...
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Quarantine plans considered for Asian citrus psyllid found in Valley Center
Village News Network on October 30, 2009The Asian citrus psyllid, which can damage citrus plants by feeding on leaf tissues, was found in a trap in a tangelo tree in northwest Valley Center, ... and more...
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US: Quarantine nears as insects could pose threat to citrus crop
FreshPlaza on October 30, 2009The Asian citrus psyllid is an insect that feeds on plant leaves. The psyllids sometimes carry a bacteria, Huanglongbing, that ruins fruit and kills the ... and more...
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US (FL): Spread of citrus disease to revive juice prices
FreshPlaza on October 30, 2009The hardships facing groves in Florida, America's biggest citrus producing state, are so severe that orange juice looks likely to revive its rally...
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Eve Samples: After 40 years, a citrus grove faces its demise. What's next?
TCPalm on October 31, 2009It has been eclipsed by the “ yellow dragon ” — citrus greening, a far worse disease that has killed thousands of trees in the 1782-acre grove...
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Insect Threatens Organic Citrus Area
OfficialWire on October 31, 2009Efforts to control the citrus psyllid -- an insect that threatens the state's citrus crops with the Huanglongbing disease it can carry -- could be ... and more...
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Asian citrus psyllid nears California growing center
Los Angeles Times on October 31, 2009The Asian citrus psyllid , as seen in an undated photo from the University of Florida. (Michael Rogers / University of Florida / Associated Press) By Jerry ... and more...
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Citrus Killing Insect Found in Valley Center
San Diego 6 on October 31, 2009Citrus Killing Insect Found in Valley Center San Diego 6 The Asian citrus psyllid, which can damage citrus plants by feeding on leaf tissues, was found in a trap in a tangelo tree in northwest Valley...
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Swine Flu Might Cure oj's Ills
Wall Street Journal on November 1, 2009Cold snaps last winter followed by drought conditions and citrus disease have taken a toll on orange output. While orange-juice demand typically rises ... and more...
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Swine Flu Might Cure OJ's Ills
Wall Street Journal on November 1, 2009Cold snaps last winter followed by drought conditions and citrus disease have taken a toll on orange output. While orange-juice demand typically rises ... and more...
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Citrus psyllid trapped close to commercial groves
The Packer on November 2, 2009A single Asian citrus psyllid has been found in a trap near some of Southern California's commercial citrus groves. The pest, which can carry huanglongbing, ... and more...
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US: Asian citrus psyllid nears California growing center
FreshPlaza on November 2, 2009The Asian citrus psyllid , which has ravaged orchards in Florida as well as overseas, was found in Valley Center in rural San Diego County, the closest the ... and more...
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Rising Orange Juice Prices Boost Food ETFs
Seeking Alpha on November 3, 2009(blog) Citrus greening disease , a bacteria that can reduce yields or kill trees altogether, has hit orange trees in Florida, with the potential significantly ... and more...
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California records yet another Medfly infestation
The Packer on November 3, 2009The psyllid, which can carry the fatal citrus disease , huanglongbing also known as HLB and citrus greening, was discovered in a trap near Valley Center, ... and more...
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H1N1 concerns spur orange juice boom (ABC Action News Tampa Bay)
H1N1 concerns spur orange juice boom on November 4, 2009Sale of orange juice has spiked over the last six months, as worries about H1N1 flu have spread...
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Governor approves program to protect citrus nurseries
Capital Press on November 5, 2009The program would protect the state's nursery industry from citrus canker and Huanglongbing, among other diseases. The bill proposes a mandatory program to ... and more...
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Florida Avocados: Show Some Respect!
Biscayne Times on November 6, 2009... where backyard avo trees are very prevalent, must be educated about the signs and symptoms, or we are likely to face another citrus-canker affair...
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Arizona moves to head off Asian psyllid infestation
The Packer on November 6, 2009The Arizona Department of Agriculture is moving quickly to control a small infestation of Asian citrus psyllids and to protect the state's citrus industry ... and more...
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Crops & Markets Arizona moves to head off Asian psyllid infestation
The Packer on November 6, 2009The Arizona Department of Agriculture is moving quickly to control a small infestation of Asian citrus psyllids and to protect the state's citrus industry ... and more...
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Special sections: Texas Citrus Huanglongbing event draws researchers
The Packer on November 6, 2009So far no evidence of citrus greening disease (huanglongbing) has been detected in Texas, but the industry remains vigilant. Millions of trees have been ... and more...
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Huanglongbing event draws researchers
The Packer on November 6, 2009So far no evidence of citrus greening disease (huanglongbing) has been detected in Texas, but the industry remains vigilant. Millions of trees have been ... and more...
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Jamaica: New citrus disease found in St Catherine
FreshPlaza on November 6, 2009Dr Myers-Morgan said it may be difficult to treat the small plant-sucking insects known as the citrus psyllids , which transmit the disease. ... and more...
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CDFA: No HLB in California
Western Farm Press on November 9, 2009“We continue to aggressively trap and test Asian citrus psyllid pests to make sure the disease does not exist in California. All tests have been negative to ... and more...
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ACP quarantine in Yuma County, Ariz.
Western Farm Press on November 9, 2009The Arizona Department of Agriculture (ADA) has established a 20-mile quarantine area in Yuma County, Ariz., following the third Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) ... and more...
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California Does Not Have HLB Citrus Disease
FreshPlaza on November 9, 2009“California does not have the citrus disease Huanglongbing, despite some erroneous reports to the contrary from Argentina that have appeared on the internet ... and more...
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US: Citrus pest spurs concerns in San Diego County
FreshPlaza on November 9, 2009The Asian citrus psyllid , which can damage citrus plants by feeding on leaf tissues, was found in a trap in a tangelo tree in northwest Valley Center, ... and more...
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Citrus greening disease now in Clarendon
Jamaica Gleaner on November 9, 2009THE MINISTRY of Agriculture and Fisheries has revealed that the citrus huanglongbing/ citrus greening has now been detected in Clarendon. ... and more...
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Quarantine in Yuma
KYMA on November 10, 2009After finding 3 Asian Citrus Psyllids , a 20 mile radius arc in Yuma County is quarantined. That includes almost all the citrus production in the county. ... and more...
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Desert Southwest Under Quarantine
KSWT-TV on November 10, 2009That's because it can carry the Huanglongbing disease (HLB), more commonly known as Citrus Greening Disease , which can destroy citrus trees. ... and more...
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Water, pests hot topics at Fresno conference
Fresno Bee on November 11, 2009Attendees also discussed California's fight against the Asian citrus psyllid, a potential carrier of the tree-killing citrus greening disease . ... and more...
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State corrects misinformation on citrus pest
Capital Press on November 12, 2009The citrus psyllid has appeared in the past few months only around parts of Southern California. But in July, dogs found dead psyllids in luggage at a fedex...
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Citrus growers told to brace for change
Fruitnet.com on November 12, 2009Queensland grower Nick Ulcoq offered a disturbing account of the 2004 citrus canker outbreak in Emerald, which took five years and A$18m to eradicate,...
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Citrus Conference Call Informative, Brief
Southeast AgNet on November 12, 2009... how it all came about and reviewed the importance of growers investing into research to continue to effectively battle HLB, or citrus greening disease...
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Special sections: Florida Citrus Lower Florida citrus volume expected
The Packer on November 13, 2009Saying packed and disinfected fresh citrus fruit isn't an epidemiologically significant pathway for the introduction and the spread of the citrus canker ... and more...
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Gulf Citrus Growers Plan More Area-Wide Psyllid Sprays
Southeast AgNet on November 13, 2009by Dan – November 13th, 2009 Coordinated sprays for the psyllids that spread citrus greening disease have covered most citrus acreage in the Southwest...
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Stopping citrus pest must begin in Yuma County
Yuma Sun on November 15, 2009It is too late to prevent the spread to the Yuma area of an insect that can be deadly to citrus trees, but the hope is that it can be stopped here and ... and more...
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Pest quarantine overlap means some farmers will face multiple restrictions
North County Times on November 15, 2009The quarantine boundary targeting Asian citrus psyllids found in Valley Center last month will overlap the boundary to contain Medflies discovered in...
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US (AZ): Stopping citrus pest must begin in Yuma County
FreshPlaza on November 16, 2009It is too late to prevent the spread to the Yuma area of an insect that can be deadly to citrus trees, but the hope is that it can be stopped here and ... and more...
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Zebra chip, citrus greening conference slated in McAllen
PressZoom on November 16, 2009(press release) BACKGROUND: While they affect two different crops, citrus greening and zebra chip diseases are spread by related insects called psyllids and are caused by...
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FALLBROOK: Pest quarantine overlap means some farmers will face multiple ...
North County Times on November 16, 2009The quarantine boundary targeting Asian citrus psyllids found in Valley Center last month will overlap the boundary to contain Medflies discovered in...
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Citrus disease warning
Weekly Times Now on November 17, 2009THE 2004 outbreak of citrus canker in central Queensland convinced the industry of the importance of taking biosecurity seriously. The disease cost growers ... and more...
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Top Stories Florida growers to vote on citrus research funding
The Packer on November 17, 2009... has become more important with diseases such as huanglongbing (HLB), the bacterial disease that causes citrus greening and canker, in Florida groves. ... and more...
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Florida officials bust nursery in shipping of canker-infected trees
The Packer on November 23, 2009Florida agriculture officials have cracked down on a nursery that allegedly tried shipping citrus canker -infected trees out of a quarantined area. ... and more...
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Bugs threaten Arizona's citrus industry
KTAR.com on November 24, 2009It's called the yellow dragon disease , actually the Chinese translation." The bugs are called Asian psyllids. The disease is fatal to citrus trees and is ... and more...
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Top Stories Florida officials bust nursery in shipping of canker-infected trees
The Packer on November 24, 2009Florida agriculture officials have cracked down on a nursery that allegedly tried shipping citrus canker -infected trees out of a quarantined area. ... and more...
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Official: Psyllid may become permanent
Capital Press on November 25, 2009A state pest-control official says the Asian citrus psyllid may soon take up permanent residence in California. The psyllid is the only known ... and more...
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New Lindcove CTV plan
Western Farm Press on November 25, 2009The advent of increased virulent strains of citrus tristeza virus (CTV) in the San Joaquin Valley has prompted new measures to shield vital foundation...
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Technology reveals food origins
Alachua County Today on November 25, 2009The company also specializes in looking at antimicrobials that help prevent citrus canker , a disease affecting citrus species that is caused by bacteria...
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Things to keep in mind if traveling to Canada for holiday
Great Falls Tribune on November 25, 2009Citrus such as oranges, tangerines, grapefruit, lemons and limes may be infected with bacteria that cause citrus canker . Citrus canker causes the citrus ... and more...
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Asian citrus psyllid on the march; quarantine expands
Central Valley Business Times on November 25, 2009The Asian citrus psyllid can carry the disease huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus greening disease . All citrus and closely related plant species are ... and more...
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Researchers find management practices can reduce zebra chip occurrence
Webnewswire.com on November 27, 2009However, the psyllids also are identified in spreading the citrus huanglongbing or citrus greening disease , and that is why both were discussed at the ... and more...
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Insect find threatens area citrus crops
Redlands Daily Facts on November 27, 2009The quarantine was caused by the discovery of the Asian citrus psyllid, an insect that can carry the deadliest citrus disease in the world. ... and more...
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Citrus grove sweetens gardener's life
NOLA.com on November 28, 2009Another threat is a bacterial disease spread by the Asian citrus psyllid, an aphid-like bug. The disease, huanglongbing or Citrus Greening, has devastated...
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A Riverside lab is the only one currently testing for a devastating citrus disease
Press-Enterprise on November 28, 2009The psyllids have been found in California but none has tested positive for HLB. Much is at stake -- the state's citrus crop is valued at close to $1...
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US: Six-ton coriander shipment denied entry at Pharr bridge
FreshPlaza on November 30, 2009... to the United States at the Pharr bridge Wednesday after customs officials discovered it carried a pest known for transmitting citrus greening disease . ... and more...
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Tri-national citrus disease plan being finalized
Media Newswire on December 1, 2009(press release) While the disease has not yet been detected in Texas, there are plenty of psyllids around to spread the disease. “Needless to say, we are very supportive of...
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Nursery owners charged with transporting quarantined citrus trees
Daily Commercial on December 1, 2009Investigation learned the 500 trees on the rental truck came from the family's nursery, which is under quarantine due to a citrus canker outbreak...
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Agents: Nursery Tried Selling Canker-Infected Trees
WFtv.com on December 1, 2009Citrus canker can damage the trees and sometimes kill them. Growers say, while it can make the fruit look terrible on the outside, the citrus is fine on the ... and more...
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LA County supervisors approve pact with university to restore hospital ...
Gaea Times on December 1, 2009California's Department of Food and Agriculture announced the quarantine on Wednesday, one week after discovering several dozen Asian citrus psyllids in Los ... and more...
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Lake County mother and son charged with trying to sell infected citrus
Orlando Sentinel on December 1, 2009... Plant Industry came to the scene and discovered that some of the citrus trees in the truck were infected with citrus canker , according to the statement. ... and more...
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US: Tri-national citrus disease plan being finalized
FreshPlaza on December 2, 2009While the disease has not yet been detected in Texas, there are plenty of psyllids around to spread the disease. “Needless to say, we are very supportive of...
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US: Lake County mother and son charged with trying to sell infected citrus
FreshPlaza on December 2, 2009... Plant Industry came to the scene and discovered that some of the citrus trees in the truck were infected with citrus canker , according to the statement...
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Latest “Citrus Growing in Florida” Provides Production Info
Southeast AgNet on December 2, 2009... 2009 A classic book about citrus production – “Citrus Growing in Florida” – was recently updated to include information about citrus greening disease ,...
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Tangerine tango
The News-Press on December 2, 2009Since they bought their land in 1983 and turned it into a farm, they've lost half of an annual crop to hurricanes, survived the threat of citrus canker and ... and more...
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State places valley citrus fruits, plants under quarantine
The Desert Sun on December 3, 2009The psyllid lives on the leaves and stems — but not the fruit — of citrus plants. The insect can carry a disease — huanglongbing — that is deadly to citrus ... and more...
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Tasty tangerines terrific for holiday hankering
The News-Press on December 4, 2009Since they bought their land in 1983 and turned it into a farm, they've lost half of an annual crop to hurricanes, survived the threat of citrus canker and ... and more...
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San Diego County Farms Remain Under Quarantine
HobbyFarms.com on December 5, 2009The Asia citrus psyllid can carry the citrus greening disease huanglongbing (HLB), but no cases of HLB have been found in California, said Steve Lyle,...
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Plaquemines Parish festival celebrates orange growers' defeat of pest threats
NOLA.com on December 5, 2009The parish launched aerial spraying for more than 500 acres targeting the psyllid, which can cause citrus greening disease and can take years to appear...
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Turmoil from a China Orange Grower
Asia Sentinel on December 6, 2009Controlling psyllids can reduce the incidence of transmission. Local varieties now account for 90 percent of total citrus production in Guangdong province...
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US: San Diego County farms remain under quarantine
FreshPlaza on December 7, 2009The Asia citrus psyllid can carry the citrus greening disease huanglongbing (HLB), but no cases of HLB have been found in California, said Steve Lyle,...
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FL Citrus Research Order Vote Closes Today – Passage Expected
Southeast AgNet on December 9, 2009If confirmed, growers will be putting more money into research in hopes of helping more in the battle to find answers for HLB, or “ citrus greening” disease . ... and more...
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Citrus greening disease found in western Mexico
The Packer on December 10, 2009Mexican scientists also confirmed more than one dozen Asian citrus psyllids found in traps tested positive as carriers of huanglongbing, also known as HLB...
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UF Researchers Find Lone Culprit Behind HLB, “Citrus Greening”
Southeast AgNet on December 10, 2009While the team conclusively found the genetic fingerprint of the bacteria commonly suspected to be behind the disease, Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus, ... and more...
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US: Florida's orange crop may slump 25% as fruit shrinks
FreshPlaza on December 10, 2009The disease, spread by small insects called psyllids , attacks the vascular system of plants and trees, eventually killing them, according to the USDA...
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US (FL): Anti-greening tax wins easily
FreshPlaza on December 10, 2009... look like an Obama fan club, Florida citrus growers overwhelmingly agreed to triple their tax burden to fight the dreaded citrus greening disease . ... and more...
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Psyllid threat explored at California Farm Bureau meeting
The Packer on December 10, 2009But interest in the half dozen or so fruit flies, the gypsy moth, beetles and fire ants paled in comparison to the Asian citrus psyllid...
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French rocker Hallyday undergoes surgery in Los Angeles
Gaea Times on December 10, 2009(blog) California's Department of Food and Agriculture announced the quarantine on Wednesday, one week after discovering several dozen Asian citrus psyllids in Los ... and more...
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AGRICULTURE: Citrus pest spreading in Mexico
North County Times on December 11, 2009... an ominous development for Southern California citrus growers because the insect carries huanglongbing, or citrus greening disease , which ruins fruit...
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All my tweets of the week
The Packer on December 11, 2009... 0... http://bit.ly/8iEGco about 7 hours ago from twitterfeed Movement of fruit interstate from citrus canker region: Printer-Friendly Version Download...
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Inland citrus heritage facing threat
Press-Enterprise on December 12, 2009The insect can spread huanglongbing, known as citrus greening disease . The insect that was found was not infected and California so far is free of the fatal ... and more...
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Send some sunshine for the holidays, citrus growers urge
Palm Beach Post on December 12, 2009The rule was designed to prevent the spread of citrus canker , a fruit-blemishing bacterial disease. But a number of studies have shown the fruit itself will...
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Ag concerns mount
Western Farm Press on December 14, 2009Penson's talk was followed by a look at invasive species, including the citrus psyllid that can carry a disease called Huanglongbing , commonly described as...
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Chemical, biological weapons used in fight against citrus greening - Vero Beach Press-Journal
Vero Beach Press-Journal on December 14, 2009While more than 100 separate research projects into greening continue, for now psyllids are being attacked with a combination of chemical and biological ... and more...
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Scientists identify lone greening bacteria
Fruitnet.com on December 14, 2009... of huanglongbing, or citrus greening, that could pave the way for the creation of treatments to prevent the spread of the devastating citrus disease . ... and more...
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Non-native species invade land, water - Daytona Beach News-Journal
Daytona Beach News-Journal on December 14, 2009"Between diseases such as citrus canker , which killed off tons of citrus trees, weeds and the bugs that are killing forest plants and crops, ... and more...
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FL Citrus Mutual Invites California Growers to Join Research Effort
Southeast AgNet on December 15, 2009... in Mexico, is adding to the anxiousness of California growers as they also battle the spread of citrus psyllids already discovered in their region...
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US: Chemical, biological weapons used in fight against citrus greening
FreshPlaza on December 15, 2009While more than 100 separate research projects into greening continue, for now psyllids are being attacked with a combination of chemical and biological ... and more...
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US: Report of citrus greening disease in western Mexico worries California ...
FreshPlaza on December 15, 2009However, when it becomes infected with citrus greening disease , also called Huanglongbing, or HLB, the bug becomes a carrier. It flies from tree to tree, ... and more...
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The Exotic Menace - Daytona Beach News-Journal
Daytona Beach News-Journal on December 15, 2009Other diseases, such as citrus canker and citrus greening, threaten to kill thousands of citrus trees, causing major economic losses for one of Florida's ... and more...
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Feared citrus disease creeps closer to California
Los Angeles Times on December 15, 2009(blog) California orange growers say they see ominous news in a report out of Mexico last week that agriculture officials had discovered 51 trees infected with the ... and more...
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Citrus-killing disease spreading in Mexico (California Farm Bureau Federation)
Citrus-killing disease spreading in Mexico on December 16, 2009Discovery of citrus greening disease in Western Mexico has California officials concerned it could spread here. The citrus-killing disease has done major damage to Florida citrus trees...
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Class offers basics for handling bee hives - Daytona Beach News-Journal
Daytona Beach News-Journal on December 17, 2009The state treats it like citrus canker but AFB is more dangerous to agriculture. Few cities -- Palm Beach is one -- have ordinances related to beekeeping...
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'Greening' Outbreak Threatens Florida Citrus Crops (NPR)
Greening' Outbreak Threatens Florida Citrus Crops on December 18, 2009The "greening disease" is crippling the state's $9 billion citrus industry, but researchers are testing genetically modified plants in hopes of safeguarding future production...
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Pest-weary orange growers turn to peaches
Tampabay.com on December 19, 2009After battling pests like citrus canker and tristeza for years, growers are wrestling with a new disease called citrus greening...
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US: Pest-weary orange growers turn to peaches
FreshPlaza on December 21, 2009After battling pests like citrus canker and tristeza for years, growers are wrestling with a new disease called citrus greening. ... and more...
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Citrus industry on-guard for Huanglongbing
Stock and Land on December 23, 2009And we've had very strict quarantine to help. But the devastating Citrus canker outbreak at Emerald (now eradicated) was a wakeup.”...
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Nebraska's bovine TB scare nearly over
Gaea Times on December 23, 2009(blog) California's Department of Food and Agriculture announced the quarantine on Wednesday, one week after discovering several dozen Asian citrus psyllids in Los ... and more...
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Central Valley scientists make progress on citrus disease
Central Valley Business Times on December 24, 2009A new rapid way to test severity of the devastating citrus tristeza virus (CTV) in citrus trees has been developed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) ... and more...
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US: 1st detection of citrus psyllid made in Arizona
FreshPlaza on December 24, 2009Dept. of Ag detected a single adult Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri) on a trap on a residential citrus tree in the town of San Luis in Yuma County...
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USDA Official Clarifies Florida's Citrus Canker Rule
Southeast AgNet on December 27, 2009's Gary Cooper clarifies changes to the citrus canker rule in Florida...
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Union president files lawsuit to stop $8M sale of county-owned Lincoln, Neb ...
Gaea Times on December 30, 2009(blog) California's Department of Food and Agriculture announced the quarantine on Wednesday, one week after discovering several dozen Asian citrus psyllids in Los ... and more...